Troxler 5850v2 - Compacting the Specimen

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COMPACTING THE SPECIMEN
The Model 5850v2 Gyratory Compactor provides a fully automatic
method of controlling compaction. In Automatic mode, the operator
begins the compaction cycle using a single keystroke. The Model
5850v2 compacts the specimen based on the number of gyrations or
the target specimen height specified by the operator. In Automatic
mode, the compactor can also automatically print or download
compaction data upon completion of the compaction cycle.
Place the loaded mold into the compaction chamber and close the
chamber door. Press START.
If there is no mold in the chamber, or if the mold is not in the proper
location, the compactor displays an error message.
If the mold is in place, the compactor begins the compaction cycle.
The compactor clamps the mold, raises the ram into position,
induces the angle of gyration, and begins compaction. During the
compaction cycle, the compactor displays a screen similar to the
one shown below:
-Gyrating-
Gyration: #:##
Spec. Ht.: ###.# mm
G:100 AI:1.16 P:600
Where:
Gyration # =
Number of gyrations completed
Spec. Ht. =
The current specimen height
G =
Operator-selected number of gyrations (this value
is 999 if the compactor is set to compact to a
target specimen height)
AI =
Internal angle of gyration
P =
Operator-selected compaction pressure